Heat Advisory until 08:00PM
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... .Temperatures in the mid 90s combined with high humidity will produce heat index values of 105 to 110 this afternoon. The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect until 8 PM CDT this evening.
* TEMPERATURE...apparent temperatures of 105 to 110.
* IMPACTS...High heat index values will result in an increased risk of heat-related illnesses including heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN JASPER ... ST. MARY ... EVANGELINE ... LOWER ST. MARTIN ... BEAUREGARD ... VERMILION ... EAST CAMERON ... JEFFERSON DAVIS ... JEFFERSON ... VERNON ... AVOYELLES ... SOUTHERN NEWTON ... WEST CAMERON ... HARDIN ... NORTHERN NEWTON ... LAFAYETTE ... ACADIA ... ORANGE ... IBERIA ... CALCASIEU ... ALLEN ... TYLER ... RAPIDES ... UPPER ST. MARTIN ... ST. LANDRY ... SOUTHERN JASPER
Instructions:
A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions, if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the occupational safety and health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency, call 9 1 1.
Address/Location
Leesville City Police
101 West Lee Street
Leesville, LA 71446
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 337-238-0331
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP LEESVILLEPD followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Heat Advisory